Target Love and the perfect carrot cake

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfgTpHhwJHnAEannuiyP35E13jv-Deiadbiyk9l5Uz9T3-gbl8mCuNP_7LGcYvTexP0MrCtDSa5DiTXQw7qATRwrEfT2cpyI50XXejhrn63ivSODThpJrlkj6WbWqDcmnljWKEGMN8LGf/s1600/photo+1+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfgTpHhwJHnAEannuiyP35E13jv-Deiadbiyk9l5Uz9T3-gbl8mCuNP_7LGcYvTexP0MrCtDSa5DiTXQw7qATRwrEfT2cpyI50XXejhrn63ivSODThpJrlkj6WbWqDcmnljWKEGMN8LGf/s1600/photo+1+(2).JPG" width="480" /></a></div> I am a HUGE fan of Target here in Canada...it was a very long wait for us to get Target stores here and it was well worth the wait. I have nothing but positive things to say about my shopping experiences at Target, the brands the selection and the value offered are what keeps going back time and time again.<br />My two daughters are also big Target fans...you will find us there often browsing for finds and deals and enjoying a Starbuck's while we are at it.<br />When Target heard about my love and support of Target they reached out and shipped me a gift pack which included gift cards for my two daughters and one for myself as well as fab umbrella, tumbler and super sturdy canvas bag, I ready to go and represent for Target.<br />During this back to school season (boo to back to school !!!) Target has been suprising guests with gift cards and covering purchases in store...how amazing right!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLTV0J9ppa2gNSaQSYtRkzpHhnIzjxzFARaSbYe81pSBDkvmgpL2FQuS42GT55lKhhAEkB3YrIYY_xLvNrZ2Pc4i1AiGfUWGFBPFpFVz4rIQLVPPV0ItidJiX_C-SQaOJXks7kZvJ179g/s1600/photo+2+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLTV0J9ppa2gNSaQSYtRkzpHhnIzjxzFARaSbYe81pSBDkvmgpL2FQuS42GT55lKhhAEkB3YrIYY_xLvNrZ2Pc4i1AiGfUWGFBPFpFVz4rIQLVPPV0ItidJiX_C-SQaOJXks7kZvJ179g/s1600/photo+2+(2).JPG" width="480" /></a></div> Cute photo of our tiny dog with my new BIG rocking umbrella.PS I don't believe in bad luck so don't fret about the open umbrella, where did that superstition come from anyway...?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9x2jF6Q7LPBGrEAby0WVLeybxdspN8wWSpCQYsJoZwXKolqhVhtkyd7Tw5WWyCHmLXSDQABay5nutHOiLcQMRwfptY0f0nhyphenhyphen-XjpZIFWyYjp-fmoQcnQKb8Sgjr7Q_RFmReyz__BTS-pW/s1600/photo+4+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9x2jF6Q7LPBGrEAby0WVLeybxdspN8wWSpCQYsJoZwXKolqhVhtkyd7Tw5WWyCHmLXSDQABay5nutHOiLcQMRwfptY0f0nhyphenhyphen-XjpZIFWyYjp-fmoQcnQKb8Sgjr7Q_RFmReyz__BTS-pW/s1600/photo+4+(2).JPG" width="480" /></a></div> It is my Mom's birthday today and we got together yesterday to celebrate with one of my brother's and his wife, it was the perfect summer weather day, so grateful for that.<br />I made a cake from scratch....I generally don't make cakes from scratch with the exception of this cake....CARROT CAKE.<br />I have been using this recipe for about 13 years or so, I found the recipe from Martha Stewart magazine in a baby edition. It has lemon and lemon zest and I think this really makes all the difference in this recipe. I skip the nuts as we have some nut allergies in our family.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLq1F0qm8iOoaQERm-6nYSNlL2TPfqzPQ8F5hua21wvLSLwxkXTtTV3-5ml-mAHOnsMDvsYWmm5r5eJ51__yVXzePfcd31jadk45s6gkdnC-q23RYeeuIHLEBS7ck5wGNo9db_3NiLmpK/s1600/photo+3+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLq1F0qm8iOoaQERm-6nYSNlL2TPfqzPQ8F5hua21wvLSLwxkXTtTV3-5ml-mAHOnsMDvsYWmm5r5eJ51__yVXzePfcd31jadk45s6gkdnC-q23RYeeuIHLEBS7ck5wGNo9db_3NiLmpK/s1600/photo+3+(2).JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The recipe is here if you want to give it a try....<b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/339740/carrot-cake">Carrot cake</a></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWHaCpf6swUDUVJloXYiY6JgV1SMBWDaVjHK_a3zkhz8Qe_FiRM8P-lEiBIM_AudZ4JTU3uTtmvZwuetWU28YO3yiQoP-xDvotv6iML7mX-kJAh2Tyd8Qz9rtQCD0LKaj7P24mpCv4uNY/s1600/photo+5+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWHaCpf6swUDUVJloXYiY6JgV1SMBWDaVjHK_a3zkhz8Qe_FiRM8P-lEiBIM_AudZ4JTU3uTtmvZwuetWU28YO3yiQoP-xDvotv6iML7mX-kJAh2Tyd8Qz9rtQCD0LKaj7P24mpCv4uNY/s1600/photo+5+(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div>It's light and moist every time, I used store bought cream cheese frosting but home made is better, the store bought stuff was way too sweet.....I may have a left over slice for breakfast on this last day of summer break....my daughter Mason is starting back to 11th grade tomorrow morning.....why must summer end?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day,<br />Chris<br /><br /><br /><br />

Target Love and the perfect carrot cake

 I am a HUGE fan of Target here in Canada...it was a very long wait for us to get Target stores here and it was well worth the wait. I have ...

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